School Overview
Concordia University, located in Portland Oregon, is a private, coeducational Christian university that opened for business in 1905. Concordia started out as a University-preparatory school. However, in 1950 the school added college classes and then in 1977 the preparatory education was discontinued. The school has grown to over 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The main university is in Northeast Portland but the school has branches all across Oregon and is currently in the process of opening a Law School in Idaho. The University is comprised of four colleges and offers students a selection of eighteen majors.
The University sits on a 13 acre campus located in Northeast Portland located near the U.S. Route 30 Bypass. The university has several other campus locations around Portland including Aloha, Ashland, Bend, Gresham and Medford. Concordia is known for its 75,000 square foot R. White Library & Learning Center. It is a $15 million library and is located across from the campus green on the school’s main campus. Other features of Concordia’s campus include the 60-foot bell tower and the spacious 50,000 square-foot Concordia Place Apartments. These apartments are the on-campus residence halls available to current students.
Concordia has four academic colleges with include the College of Education, the School of Management, the College of Theology, Arts and Sciences, and the College of Health and Human Services. Through these colleges, the university offers over 18 majors and 20 concentrations. Popular programs at Concordia include biology, history, education, nursing, English and more. In addition, Concordia offers graduate degrees in education and business administration.
Concordia received the rating of a Tier 4 school by U.S. News & World Report, in their “2010 Best Colleges” edition. They also ranked Concordia 88th best regional university in the west.
Their athletic teams, known as the Cavaliers, compete at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics level and are members of the Cascade Collegiate Conference.
General Information
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Admission Office 2811 Northeast Holman Street Portland, OR 97211-6099 (503) 280-8501 (800) 321-9371 Fax: (503) 280-8531 [email protected] Contact: Bobi Swan Dean of Admission |
Main Address 2811 Northeast Holman Street Portland, OR 97211 (503) 288-9371 www.cu-portland.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,065 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 164 Degree-seeking undergrads: 995 Graduate enrollment: 644 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $20 Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 60% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 74% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Music – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Business – General B Education Biology Teacher Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A,B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness B Philosophy & Religion Religion/Religious Studies B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Social Sciences Social Sciences – General B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Religious Education B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Concordia University-Portland Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (503) 288-9371 |
| Website: | www.cu-portland.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://discover.cu-portland.edu/apply/ |
| Address: | 2811 NE Holman Street, Portland, OR 97211-6099 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 5,669 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 48% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 18 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,226 (22% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $32,230 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $32,230 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $23,184 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Concordia University-Portland Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Concordia University-Portland.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Education | 6 | 5 | 9 | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 2 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 1 | 2 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 8 | 1 | 25 | 11 | 3 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Concordia University-Portland and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $32,230 |
| Out-of-state | $32,230 |
| Books and supplies | $900 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $20,910 |
| Out-of-state | $20,910 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 244 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 244 | 100% | $23,184 |
| Student loan aid | 160 | 66% | $8,118 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,251 | 83% | $17,778 |
| Federal student loans | 947 | 63% | $9,272 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Concordia University-Portland. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Concordia University-Portland students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 2,272 | 607 | 1,665 | Percent admitted | 100% | 53% | 59% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 10% | 10% | 10% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Concordia University-Portland Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 5,669 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,588 |
| Graduate enrollment | 4,081 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Concordia University-Portland Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
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